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ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Paula Ann Vallot, 50, will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, May 19, 2017 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Fr. Chester Arceneaux officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Friday, May 19, 2017 from 9:00AM until the time of the services with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM.
A native and resident of Abbeville, Ms. Vallot died at 12:55AM on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Lafayette General Regional Medical Center. Paula was known for her enjoyment to write and read poetry; and drawing. She especially enjoyed social gatherings with her family and friends.
She is survived by her parents, Alvin and Virgis St. Julien Vallot of Abbeville; two sisters, Iris Lastrapes and her husband Brooke of Abbeville and Latrelle Vallot of Abbeville; three nephews, Braxton Bourque, Brooke Lastrapes,II, and Cane Lastrapes; a niece, Nila Lastrapes; and her beloved pet, Arie.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Deidre Vallot.
Serving as pallbearers will be Carlos Broussard, Andre’ Broussard, Ricardo Vallot, Paul Christy, Reginald Christy, and Austin Vallot.
Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Brooke Lastrapes, Braxton Bourque, Monte Vallot, William D. Vallot, Jr., Warren Broussard, Kevin Labbe, Jonathan Vallot, and Glenn Vallot.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

The search to locate Nathan Zenon Jr. is finally over.
After five years, Zenon has managed to elude law enforcement in Vermilion Parish.
The Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force located Zenon in Vermilion Parish.
Zenon, 34, was wanted for felony warrants including Felony Aggravated Flight, multiple narcotics offenses, probation offenses and several failure to appear warrants.
Upon being taken into custody, Zenon was found to be in possession of $20,350 of suspected drug money.
A further investigation, led agents to recover suspected marijuana, suspected Promethazine, items consistent with narcotics distribution, as well as, a firearm.
Zenon was charged with his active warrants as well as Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I, (Marijuana), Possession of Schedule I, (Marijuana 2nd offense), Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Legend Drug, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds.
His total bond for all of the charges is $107,500. Zenon is still in prison as of Thursday.
Sheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Vermilion Parish mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Kaplan, Gueydan, Maurice and Erath, along with their chiefs of police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force.
Sheriff Couvillon also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs. He encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501 or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at taskforce@vpso.net and your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.
More information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics and fill out the TURN IN A PUSHER information.

Miss Brooke Hebert of Erath, and Mr. Doug Greenman of Lake Charles, La., were joined in holy matrimony during a nuptial Mass held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Our Lady of Faitma Catholic Church in Lafayette, La.
Msgr. J. Douglas Courville officiated the 7 p.m. ceremony.
Parents of the bride are Maurice and Melissa Hebert of Erath, La.
Parents of the groom are Gerald and Elaine Greenman of Lake Charles. He is the grandson of William Greenman of Crowley, La.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Keith D’Anna, organist and Rachel Gaspard and Jay Broussard, cantors.
Readings were given by Glenn Greenman, uncle of the groom and Ann Marie Bernard, cousin of the bride.
Ushers included Casey Ryan and Michael Reeks, friends of the groom; and Kelly Bouillion and Stephen McCulloh, brothers-in-laws of the bride.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a beautiful ivory lace over dolce satin fit and flare wedding gown with sparkling diamente beading throughout and romantic capped sleeves, along with embellishment at the waist. She wore an elbow length veil adorned with lace and pearl beading.
She carried a beautiful nosegay bouquet with white hydrangeas and pink blush roses nestled within. Also, entertwined in the bouquet was a rosary which belonged to the bride’s mother. The handle was wrapped with pearls.
The mother of the bride wore a sophisticated lace peplum gown in Proseceo featuring a satin belt, delicate illusion crew neckline and scalloped three-quarter sleeves. She was escorted by Kelly Bouillion and Stephen McCulloh, her son-in-laws
The mother of the groom wore a burgundy dress with a fitted A-line skirt. The dress featured a gathered bodice with beaded accents and a V-front and back neckline. She was escorted by Doug Greenman, her son.
Matrons of honor included Angela Bouillion and April McCulloh, both sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids included Emma Bouillion, niece of the bride; Stephanie Smith, friend of the bride; Kelly Greenman, sister-in-law of the groom; Tricia Rood, friend of the bride and Laina Raggette, cousin of the bride. The junior bridesmaid was Zoe Bouillion, niece of the bride. The flower girl was Ann Claire McCulloh, niece of the bride.
The attendants wore full length individually designed navy dupioni dresses designed by Alfred Sung.
Best Men were Craig Greenman and Dylan Greenman, brothers of the groom. Groomsmen included Mason McCain, Austen Baca, Ryan Smith, Andy Meschwitz, Brett Matherne and Jonathan Cox, friends of the groom. The ring bearers were Harrison McCulloh, nephew of the bride and Andrew Greenman, nephew of the groom.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the River Oaks Event Center in Lafayette.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Cancun, Mexico, the couple will reside in Lake Charles, LA.